TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting

~ ~1\/\. Minutes of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) Number One & Number Two -April 17, 2017 City of Dripping Springs, Texas A Meeting of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) Number One & Number Two of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, was held Tuesday, April 17, 2017, beginning at 4:00 PM in the City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AT 4:08 PM. Board Members TIRZ 1 and 2 Dave Edwards - Chair MimJames Missy Atwood - Absent Dr. Bruce Gearing - arriving at 4:24 p.m. John McIntosh Ray Whisenant Mike Figer City Staff/Appointed Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller Deputy City Secretary Karen Hughes Council Member Charles Busbey Chairman Dave Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. announcing a quorum was present of the Board in attendance were Dave Edwards, Mim James, Dr. Bruce Gearing, John McIntosh, Ray Whisenant, and Mike Figer. Missy Atwood was not present for the meeting. Also present were City Administrator Michelle Fischer, Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller, Deputy City Secretary Karen Hughes, and Council Member Charles Busbey. II. Introduction of new Board Members representing Hays County and acknowledgement of resignation of two City-appointed Members. New members, Ray Whisenant and Mike Figer, representing Hays County, were introduced and welcomed to the Board. The Board acknowledge the resignation of two City-appointed Members Lali Rambeau and Charles Busbey. Page 1 of 4 III. BUSINESS (TIRZ #1 and TIRZ #2) A. Discussion and possible action on prioritization of TIRZ projects. Board Chairman Edwards discussed financial information as it related to prioritization for both TIRZs. Keenan Smith spoke as the consultant who helped with the Town Center design. Board Member Ray Whisenant stated that Hays County was interested in being a part of the Town Center improvements. A motion was made by Board Member Dr. Gearing to give priority to Town Center Improvements, Old Fitzhugh Road, Downtown Parking, and Triangle; to be ranked on the same level. Board Member Mim James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-0. B. Discussion and possible action on use of county funds on specific projects. A motion was made by Board Member Ray Whisenant to use county funds on the 4 projects mentioned, being Town Center Improvements, Old Fitzhugh Road Downtown Parking, and Triangle. Board Member Mike Figer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-0. C. Discussion of financial feasibility of projects based on city and county increments. There was discussion with no action taken on this item. D. Discussion regarding responses to Request for Proposal for TIRZ services. There was discussion with no action taken on this item. E. Discussion and possible action regarding Scope of Services and Professional Services Agreement for TIRZ Project Manager, Keenan Smith, City Lights Design Alliance. A motion was made by Board Member Mike Figer to move forward on requesting a full Scope of Services and Professional Services Agreement for TIRZ Project Manager, with Keenan Smith, City Lights Design Alliance. Board Member Mim James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-0. Page 2 of 4  F. Discussion and possible action regarding Scope of Services and Professional Services Agreement for Town Hall Center Project Charette, Matt Lewis, Simple City Design. A motion was made by Board Member Mim James to approve moving forward on requesting a full Scope of Services and Professional Services Agreement for Town Hall Center Project Charette with Matt Lewis, of Simple City Design. Board Member John McIntosh seconded the motion the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-0. G. Discussion and possible action on request to City Council for ordinance amendment and appointment of non-voting members. A motion was made by Board Member Mim James to not take formal action on this item, but instead to invite Councilmember Busbey to continue to participate in TIRZ meetings as a resource. Board Member Ray Whisenant seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of 6-0. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS The following upcoming meeting dates were announced: A. April 18, 2017 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. B. TIRZ 1 and 2 Board Meeting will be May 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. C. Regular City Council Meeting, May 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. workshop 6:30 p.m. meeting. V. ADJOURN A motion was made by Board Member Mim James to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Ray Whisenant seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah L. Loesch Deputy City Secretary The minutes were approved on--------------" Page3 of4